All programs are aimed at TK - 5th grade but children of all ages are welcome. No registration is required. Programs are subject to change without notice.
Wild About Animals!
Tuesday, June 10 / 2:00 - 2:45 pm / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Doodlebugs Animal Adventures present this live animal program combining song, movement, and hands-on animal encounters!
This performance begins at 2pm and will last 45 - 60 minutes.
Who Would Win? Pages vs. Film: Dog-Man
Tuesday, June 10 / 5:00 - 8:00 pm / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Do you like the movie better or the book? Join us in watching the movie Dog Man and then discuss whether you like the book or the movie better.
This program is for 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS ONLY.
Under The Sea
Wednesday, June 11 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
Dive into some ocean related crafts and activities!
Cat Mummies
Thursday, June 12 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Cats were important in ancient Egypt. Make your own adorable cat mummy as you learn cool facts about cats, goddesses and mummies!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Crafts
Tuesday, June 17 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm / (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Join us to make Wimpy Kid fortune tellers, masks, and more!
Tie Dye Foil Art
Wednesday, June 18 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm / (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
Create groovy foil art, tie dye style!
Throwback to the 90s!
Thursday, June 19 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm / (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Make some crafts and eat some snacks from the 90s!
Bubble Palooza!
Wednesday, June 25 / 2:00 - 2:45 pm / Malaga Cove Library Gallery and Garden
A show on the magic, art, and science of bubbles! See bubbles like you have never seen before: square bubbles, triangular bubbles, bubbles that bounce and float inside other bubbles and more!
This performance begins at 2pm and lasts 30 - 45 minutes.
Foiled Again
Thursday, June 26 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Create anything from sculpture to toys using foil and other household objects provided by the library.
Under the Sea
Saturday, June 28 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Dive into some ocean themed crafts and activities!
Anything But a Paintbrush
Wednesday, July 2 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
Paint with anything but a paintbrush! Use everyday items and materials to create a unique painting!
Bubble Palooza!
Thursday, July 3 / 2:00 - 2:45 pm / Miraleste Library Main Floor
A show on the magic, art, and science of bubbles! See bubbles like you have never seen before: square bubbles, triangular bubbles, bubbles that bounce and float inside other bubbles and more!
This performance begins at 2pm and lasts 30 - 45 minutes.
Bubble Palooza!
Saturday, July 5/ 2:00 - 2:45 pm / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
A show on the magic, art, and science of bubbles! See bubbles like you have never seen before: square bubbles, triangular bubbles, bubbles that bounce and float inside other bubbles and more!
This performance begins at 2pm and lasts 30 - 45 minutes.
Fold 'n Fly Paper Airplanes
Wednesday, July 9 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
Come and get your pilot wings! Make paper airplanes and play some games with them. How far can your airplane go?
Edible Mosaic Art
Thursday, July 10 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Eat your art - make edible mosaics using Fruit by the Foot snacks and cereal!
Legomania
Saturday, July 12 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Use your imagination to build anything you like with our tubs of LEGOs, Duplos, and Lincoln Logs.
Cat Mummies
Wednesday, July 16 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
Cats were important in ancient Egypt. Make your own adorable cat mummy as you learn cool facts about cats, goddesses and mummies!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Crafts
Thursday, July 17 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm / (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Deck
Join us to make Wimpy Kid fortune tellers, masks, and more!
Superman/Fantastic Four Space Crafts
Saturday, July 19/ 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Celebrate the release of the Superman and Fantastic Four movies with some themed crafts!
Fold 'n Fly Paper Airplanes
Tuesday, July 22 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Come and get your pilot wings! Make paper airplanes and play some games with them. How far can your airplane go?
Science + Art
Wednesday, July 23 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
Explore science... through art!
Summer Chalk Pastel Art
Thursday, July 24 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Smudge pastels around summer-inspired templates to create awesome artwork!
Candy DNA
Wednesday, July 30 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Malaga Cove Library Community Room
Make a DNA model out of candy!
Bingo!
Thursday, July 31/ 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Test your luck and win some snacks while playing Bingo!
AniManga Afternoon
Saturday, August 2 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Join us for an afternoon of anime and manga-inspired crafts and activities!
The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid!": A Puppet/Magic Show
Wednesday, August 6 / 2:00 - 2:45 pm / Malaga Cove Library Gallery and Garden
A thrilling puppet show! Rory the Dinosaur races to save his friends from the mysterious object falling out of the sky! With help from the audience, can Rory protect his friends from the hurtling danger heading their way?
This performance begins at 2PM and lasts 30 - 45 minutes. Space is limited.
Tasty Tales
Thursday, August 7 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Miraleste Library Main Floor
Make and taste treats from beloved stories.
Science + Art
Saturday, August 9 / 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Drop in anytime from 2 - 3:15 pm) / Peninsula Center Library Community Room
Explore science... through art!